f&Fpll?&&fr&r PDptog A 1 1 necking employment roal nLL the dispatch Want PfHiple who want workers ol nil classes .ean its Classified AclTertise tnent Pace- It is the Dest Med trim. UrAC hunters watch THE I IVIVIl OTSPATCn for bar-a gains. It Is the HestHedlnm for Real Estate Dealers, A gents, Renters, Auc tioneers, Sellers and Bnyers. Try it. FORTY -SIXTH YEAR PITTSBURG, THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1891. THREE CENT& mpvmh SHOUTSOFSOLDIEK Testify to the Popularity of Their Old Comrade, Major "William McKinley. POINTS FOR PBOTECTIOX. The EepuWican Standard Bearer Shows That the Tariff Is Not a Tax on Americans. PEXSIOXS AND STANDING ARMIES. Sherman Has Some Enemies, bnt the flank and File of the Party in Ohio Is Solid for the State Ticket ATTITUDE OF SIAETLAXD'S ALLIANCE. AJtrr a lively Vt lute the Farmers' Contention Decides to Indorse th Democratic Candidate for Gortmor. QCAT WILL VOn: TO SEAT IUIICX AS SKKATOB TSPrCtAL TTLEGnsM TO THE nlr.VTCII.3 Itoffuvo Gisr.nN, O., Aug. 12. The political battle has commenced to siz7lc in Ohio. It lias not reached the boiling point, but it is rapidly passim; the simmering stage. The Itepublican campaign proper will be opened August 22 by a big meeting at Nlles. Major McKinlcy is doing some preliminary skirmishing this week with the old soldiers and farmers. This afternoon he addressed 10,000 people at the fair grounds in this place. It was the annual reunion of the soldiers and sail ors of "Wood county. As the Major was n private in the Twentv-third Eegiment, or gani7ed in this territory, he was cnthuins tically received by the veterans. In his oration he made no illusions to politics, but he came out strongly on peiisions. Tiik Dispatch man met the Major at Toledo this morning. After a short ride over a railroad where the cars rocked as in the cradle of the deep, the party reached Bowl ing Green. A QUESTION OP MAJOIJITY. The Major was accompanied by State Auditor E. AV. 1'oc, of Columbus, Internal Revenue Collector G. P. "Waldorf and Im migrant Inspector Ryan, of Toledo. The ex-Congressman is in excellent condition and well equipped to enter upon the ardu ous duties of the next GO days. He has no ubt about the result, and in his opinion, iis only r. question of majority. Thcsiler issue is coining to the front, and it may swamp the tariff question a month from now. The people in the cities are not giving ninchattcution to the subject of free f-ilvcr, but tlw-fnTOwr- aW fc "Vs J doing a "powerinl sight on thinning." The Major rather invites the new issue, even if it puts the tariff in the shade. He thinks the Democrats will lose more votes on ac count of it than the Republicans. "The Democrats," he said, are divided on this question, and the Republicans are united in support of an honest dollar. I have great faith in the intelligence of the Ohio people, and feel sure that they will come out on the right side of the silver issue. strong in ran FAITH. "I still pin my faith to the tarifL You have heard the story of the Canadian and American farmer who met in the Buffalo markets. "Wheat wns selling for ?1 per bushel, and the Yankee granger went with hi hundred cents in his pocket. The Can adian returned to his farm house with ouly fcO. It is not hard to tell who paid the duty of 20 cents. The opposition say that the tariff is a tax, but the people are commenc ing to know better. It is the Canadians uholmcn't much use tor the American tariff." Immigrant Inspector IJyan took up the discussion at this point. He id: "The other day a Canadian captain put in at the Toledo port w ith a load of rails. He com plained if it had not been for the confounded Mclvinley tariff, he could have obtained 2 cents more in the price of his rails. Ho admitted tint the duty came out of his pocket, mid not from the American pur chasers. This shows who pays the tariff It is the foreign manufacturer and not the peo ple at the United States. I never saw such a clear illustration of how the tariff protects the home market." AN ENTHUSIASTIC I5F.CKPTION. "When Major Mclvinley drove into the fair grounds at this place he was loudly cheered by the large crowds. The Second Regiment, under Colonel Howe, is en camped here, and after the speech-making was over, the Major held an informal recep tion in the Colonel's tent. He shook hands with most of the guardsmen and a lare number of ladies and gentlemen. The old boys gave the Major a hearty reception when he was introduced by Judge Xcaring. The ind was ncainst him, and he re quested his audience to change tneir posi tions. This caused some good-natured guv mc, and sime one proposed three cheers for the Governor of Ohio. They were given with the usual tiger. During the speech his remarks were frequently emphasized b- ex clamations from the audience. After one oratorical flight an aged soldier said fcr ently, "Thank God." The Major stu diously avoided alluding to politics. There was nothing in the speech to make his hear ers go wild. Hut what he had to say about pensions elicited considerable applause. 1VOKTII ALL THAT IT COST. "The Union was worth saving," the Mayor said. "It cost a great deal to do it. Xo man North or South regrets what it cost to preserve the best go ernment on earth. "We little appreciate the great cost of that great war. "We had enlisted 2,885,0iK) men in the army and navy; 83,000 men were killed, 18.",O00 men died in camps apd hospitals; ;WU,000 men were made prisoners of war. Hut to preserve the Union was worth the cost. That war advanced the civilization of the country. It led us on to a greater destiny, liberty is more secure everywhere on account of the blood r battfes. "We enlisted not for fame, applause or the pittances we received. The volunteer army enlisted to preserve the Union. . I would not detract from the merits of our matchless leaders, but it was the soldiers ' test In 'he legislative fight next fall. A long whofomrht the battles. Our preat penornls ' address to the ltepublicana of Irglnia has wno fought the battles. ;.mr great generals D.en prepared and wns read before the com will not be forgotten. History will not fail ' ,ittee Inst night by General Mahone. This to record the splendid achievements 01 Grant, Sherman and Sheridan. These men are safe in history, but it was the men who wore the blue Mho saved the Union. Loud cheers. Instead of preserving the Union as it was you saved it as it is, with slavery gone. Lincoln could not save the nation with slavery, as he intended. It was de creed by Go"d that slavery should go. The Constitution belied itself until the war wiped out slavery. PENSIONS AND STANDING ARMIES. "But they say you old soldiers are getting too much pension. You spilled your" blood for your country. It cost money to cam on the Avar, it costs money to keep the old soldiers in peace. Pensions are cheaper than standing armies cries of hear. Other nations spend millions yearly to maintain big armies. "With 63,000,000 people we only have 20,000 soldiers. It means that free men don't need standing armies. The sol diers get about one-third of the federal revenues at the close of the war. "We ow ed two debts, one due to the bond-holder, the other to the soldier. The first we must com pute, the latter is beyoud estimation. "The debt of this Government to its sol diers is most sacred, In 1S67 the pension roll amounted to $20,000,000. At? that time the interest on the public debt was $117,000. The soldiers said they would go homo and wait. They objected to the repudiation of the public debts. Tho interest of the debt to-day is $27,000,000. Don't bo troubled about the pension business. We will do our duty to the soldiers. Tber made sacrifices to preserve the Union. The Government has never failed to take care of its soldiers. If a war break out now you could enlist a corpse on this ground. 1 believe In the comradeship of old soldiers. I have talked longer than I expected. Cries of go on, Major. I am tired of hearing it said that the soldiers are looting the treasury. Why, wo would not have a treasury to day wcro it not for tho soldiers. There is not a poor house in tho land good enough for the heroes of tho late -war." Great cheers. ALL SOLID FOR TIIF. MAJOR. The DisrATcu correspondent made an effort to-day to guage tho political situation in this section. Bowling Green is in holiday attire, but an Ohio man is always willing to talk politics, no matter what is the occasion. In Toledo, if reports are true, there is con siderable dissatisfaction over the appoint ments niado by Senalor Sherman. It is claimed ho ignored tho desires of the peonlo and named men forplaces who could not get three votes in their wards. Asaresultof tho oad feeling, the Legislature outlook in Toledo is doubtful, but thero is no opposi tion among Republicans to McKInley. It is not bcliovedbv the leaders that dis satisfaction w ill reduce McKinley's vote in that section. Wood county is ltepnblicau by BOO and the Democrats are under cover to-day. Governor Campbell was invited to attend the reunion but he could not be pres ent. It would have been interesting if the two candidates had mot. About all one can bear to-day is Republi can gossip. State Auditor, '. W. Poe, who hails from Rowling Green, in sizing up tl.e situation said: "I was afraid of the Spring field convention, but very few farmers at tended it. Tho People's party is In the hands of the old greenbackers,and I breathe easy ohce more. 1 was atraid many of the alleged disaffected farmers would Join the party, but they did not. It shows the grangers have good sense. "We have always beaten the Democrats on a money Issue. We had no trouble to knock out the Greenback craze in 1879. Ohio is a tariff State. The people believe in protection, and the result next fall will demonstrate this fact. Mclvin ley will surely be elected with a big majority." I1LAIN LEADS FOB PRESIDENT. Immigrant Agent Ryan, of Toledo, is a living image of the late General John A. Logan. lie has long dark hair, which he combs over his neck and ears like "Black Jacc" used to in life. At conventions while Logan was living no was often taken forthe General. In chatting about the Ohio out look he remarked: "Sbip-bulidiuK is ono of the main industries of Toledo. Our manu facturers admit that -without a protective duty they would not bo able to compete with the Canadians. It is not cenerallv known; tlmt Toledo, is ia J3:gtj:raltt.i;xtJ 1,000,000 busheis of wheat are shipped from, this port per mouth. Last week the ship ments amounted to 3,553,000. Tne tariff on giain shuts out the Canadian fanner and makes it possible for our grangers to get good prices for their products." "How about the Blaine movement In Northwestern Ohio?" was asked. "Blaine is the only man talked of hero for President. Ho is very popular with tho masses as he is in Pennsylvania. IndeoU, there is something kindred between the two States." Major McKinloy was much pleased with his roception here. This evening he was given an ovation at Toledo. He admitted that the people wanted a red-hot political speech, but under the circumstances this would have been out of place. AMONG PROTECTION'S FRIENDS. The chief industry of Bowling Green is theglass business, and tho Major found him self among friends of protcltion. To-morrow he will deliver a speech at a mooting of farmers in Blackmail's Grove, near Shelby. At North Baltimore, when tho Major arrived there this eveniug, en route to Mansfield, he v as given an ovation by a crowd that had assembled at the depot. He again stated that the campaign would be educational. Hi friends say It w ill be an intellectual con test. Dr. Lincoln, Chairman of the Wood Connty Republican Committee, says there is no kick ou the State tic.ket.in his bailiwick. There are a few local people w ho are disgruntled about county issues, but it is nothing seri ous. The doctor claims he never bought things so cheaply as at present. Tho people are satisfied with the workings of the tariff. He added that Blaine carried the country in his pocket and could have anything in tho gift of the people. He thinks there is no body like the Plumed Knight. THE MARYLAND ALLIANCE. JTot a Political Party, bnt Recommend tho Candidacy of ISrown. Baltimore, Aug. li Soon after 9 o'clock this morning the convention of the Farmers Alliance began its second day's session. The room was cleared of reporters before the business of theday began. Resolutions were adopted favoring equal taxation and tho submission of an amendment to the State Constitution looking to that end; the preser vation or the oyster fisheries for theexclu si o use of the citizens of Maryland, and the limitation of the quantity which anyone may take; that the Fanners Alliance is not and cannot become a political party; iudors ing tho Ocala platform. A resolution was offered, commending the candidacy or Frank Brown, the Democratic nomicefor Governor, to the farmers of Murvland. A motion to lay the resolution on the table was defeated by the vote of tho Chairman, which made the vote a tic. The resolution was then rejected. The closing session or the day was protracted by a di" cnsslon whether the candidacy of Frank Brown ror Governor should be indorsed " "recommended" or "commended" to the farmers of Maryland. The issue was tho adoption of the following preamble and resolution: "Whereas, Frank Brown, of Carroll county, announced through the press in his candidacy forthe Governorship, that he ap pealed to the fanners f Maryland for their Mipport, and in his public speeches further declared his sentiments as favorAhle to and upholding the agricultural Interests of the Suite; therefore, this Farmers' Alliance of the Stntc of Maryland desires to recommend his candidacy to the favorable consideration of tho larmors or the Stato." CAUTIOUS REPUBLICANS. The Stato Committee Decides Not to Put a Ticket in the Tield. , rsi'ECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE MSPATCII. PETEiisncnc. Va., Aug. 12. Pursuant to call of the Chairman, General William Mahone, the Republican State Committee met In this city last night nnd was in session until after a o'clock this morning. Tho meeting was held in the basement room of General Ma lionc's residence. General 3Iahonc delivered a long nddres. He spoke of the condition of the Republican party in tho various dis tricts of the State and expressed the opinion that It would he w iso for the committee not to recommend a campaign at the approach ing fall election. After Mahono's address there was a full and free interchange of opinion between tho members of the com mittee nnd It was decided not to make a con- address is to be published in a few days. It sets forth the reasons whv the Remiblicnn party should not make any nominations for the state officers to be voted for at tnc fall election. Tho committee was very hospitably enteitained by General Mahone. QUAY FAVORS BRICE. HE WILL TOTE TO SEAT THE SENATOR ELECT from onio. No Movement Started to Prevent Brlce rrom Taking Ills Seatln-the Senate A Coterie of Republican Leaders "Who Failed to Meet Quay. SPECIAL TELECKAM TO TIIE DISPATCH. Philadelphia, Aug. 12. Senator Quay returned to the Continental Hotel this evening from New York. The members of his family who have just returned from a trip to Europe, did not stay over, they bid ding their father goodby at the Broad street station, and continuing on their journey to the Senator's home at Beaver. Senator Porter, B. Frank Gildeson, of Bucks county: Congressman-elect and can didate for President of the State League of Republican Clubs John B. Bobinson; Collector of Internal Revenue Brooks, Richard S. Murphy, Senator Quay's private secretary, and a number of lesser lights in the political world who had been waiting at the hotel to meet tho Senator, left Just a few minutes before his arrival, and tor an hour after his arrival tho Senator passed his time going through the mail which had accumulated during his short absence. "After reaching New York," said the Sena trr, "I visited the Hotel Plaza and had a very brief chat with Chairman Clarlcson, of tho National Committee. My time, however, was so taken up looking after tho arrival of my children from their trip that 1 had but little chance to say or do anything else." When asked whether there -was anything new in tho political world tho Senator re marked:"! very seldom talk politics in good w eather, and you know it Is too hot to oven think of the subject." When questioned regarding tho statement that the members of the Republican Na tional Executive Committee had decided to use measures to deprive Senator Bricc. of Ohio, of his seat, and that Senator Quay had expressed tho belief that it would be an easy matter to prevent Rrice from filling tho seat as the representative from Ohio, Sena tor Quav said: "There is not any truth in tho story. 1 never knew of such a meeting, and I have not the slightest hesitancy in de claring that I will vote to scat Brice." Con tinuing, the Senator said: "If the people of Ohio wnnta New Yorker to represent them In the Senate I have not the slightest ob jection to offer." Senator Quay will leave to-morrow morn ing on a short Visit to Judgo Pennypackor's country residence, where ho will remain for a lew days during tho present hot spell of weather.' HEW YOKE DEM0CBATS. September 15 Fixed on as the Dato for Holding tho State Convention. OrF.CIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.! Nr.w York, Aug. 12. The meeting of the Democratic State Committee at tho Hoff man House this morning did not last 15 minutes. When Chairman Edward Murphy, Jr., had called the meeting to order Cyrus Stuart, of Glovcrsville, started the business by offering the following: "The Democratic electors of the State of Now York, and all others who favor Demo cratic principles, are requested to unite in the choosing of threo delegates and three alternate delegates from each Assembly dis trict to attend a State convention to be held at Saratoga Springs on the 15th day of Sep tember, at 2 o'clock, for the purposo of nominating candidates lor the offices to be voted for at the ensuing election." Senator McNaughton moved to amend by substituting Rochester for Saratoga. The vote was taken on that, and only seven votes were roeorded .in the affirmative. Daniel G. Grifllu, Chairman of tho Executive Committee, moved that the committee ad journ, to meet at the Grand Union Hotel, ,"ar:H9iavatgR.y..fuwSiipni)CPH. This w&b carriedl and the 'meeting was oyer. Prom the opinion expressed by the visitors from up the State, there seems to be little doubt that there will be a revision of the figures of tho party representation from Xew York connty In State Committee and State Convention. Tammany and tho counties now have an equal snare. Under the new management it is expected that Tammany's representation will bo in creased. QUAY TOR CHAIBMAN. Republican Officeholders From This Stato Urging the Senator to Take It. CFB05I A STAFF COKRESrOXDEXT.J Washington, Aug. 12. Several leading Pennsylvanians holding office under the Government left hero this evening to run over to Philadelphia to seo Senator Quay. They bear a message, which reflects the opinion of nearly all of tho several hundred Pennsylvania Republicans in the city, that tho Senator should accept the Chainnanship of the Stale Republican Committee. This sentiment was formally expressed at a meet ing of the Pennsylvania Republican Club a few days ago, when nearly 200 of tho 3C0 members were present. Many not at the meeting havo since been seen, and it is asserted that the expression is almost unanimous, though tew of the club are in office through the influence of tho Senator, and nearly all of them have a cer tain tenure under the civil service law and therefore cannot be said to wear tho collar ofany "boss." This is the message that will be bonie to Senator Quay, and ho will be strongly urged to accept tho Chairman ship. WEST VIRGINIA POLITICS Badly Complicated by the Fanners' Alli ance, Xow in Session. rSrECTAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. GRAFTo-f, W. Va., Aug. 12. Tho Stato Alli ance met here this morning. At 1 r. k. a parade was formed. Prosidont Houston, of Pickaway, addressed the meeting. He was followed by Hon. H. Snider, Stato Organizer of Kansas. After talking with a number of AIHanco leaders to-day, tho conclusion is incvitablo that thero will be a shaking up of political dry bones In West Virginia at tho next State election, and that a good many of the old time politicians will come out of the fight political wrecks. This anxiety as to the luture is not confined to anyonenartv. but naturally the Democrats are the most an noyed by tho prospect, they being in con trol, it may uu set uown as a settled fact that the AllLinco w 111 control the Legislature at its next session, through wielding the balance or power, and they will thu3 be in a fosltlon to dictate the policy of that body, f a State ticket is nominated, as now seems certain, they will swing at least 15 000 votes for it. TO CONFER WITH KERR. DemocraticLeaders Will Conniel Together on State Politics Friday. fSPrCIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. Bedford, Pa., Aug. 12. Secretary of tho Commonwealth W. F. Harrity, who has Deen hero for tho past week, left for Harrisburg to-day. He will return on Friday, on which day State Chairman James Kerr will be hero, when, it.is pndi, a conference on State politics will be had. It is likely that Frivato Secretary Tate will also be here to represent the Governor. A CAMPBELL CAMPAIGN PUND. Importers Said to Be liaising Haifa Million to Beat McKInley. New York, Aug. 12 A special to tho iror'tl from Saratoga gives an interview had by its correspondent with C. C. Sbayne, the wealthy fur merchant, in which ho said" ho had been informed by the agent of a satin nnd silk importing house that tho importers in New York City hit vo raised S500.000 to de feat McKInley in Ohio. Reinforcements for DaWll. (SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. New Castle, Aug. 12. The Republicans of the Fourth ,wnrd. this evening organized a club. Jesse D. Dean, F. M. Brown nnd Charles Waldorf were elected delegates to tho State Convention nnd instructed to vote nnd work lor Dalzell as President of tho League. SCOTT WAS SNUBBED. Harrison's Father-in-Law Leaves the White House for Good. A QUARREL IX THE FIRST FAMILY. The Venerable Ix-Preacher Will Seek a Eefogo With Ills Son. THINGS WHICH MADE LIFE UNPLEASANT tSrECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. "Washington, Aug. 12. The Uev. Dr. Scott, the father-in-law of President Ham son, has left the city. It has been given out in the society columns of a Washington newspaper that he has gone on a visit to his son, Judge John Scott, who is a lawyer in Portland, Ore. That statement docs not, however; convey all the truth. Dr. Scot has gone to Portland, but it isnot on a mere visit. He has gone there to stay. The old gentleman, who is over 90 years of age, has by no means a pleasant time of it in the White House. When the Harri sons entered the Kxecntive Mansion it wns announced that the President said that Dr. Scott must resign the place at ?100 a month which he held in the Pension Office, and come to the White House and live, with his daughter. This was commented on as highly commendable on the part of tho President. IN THE WAY AT TIMES. Dr. Scott did go to the White House, hut he did not find life there as pleasant as he had expected. When there was company it was the custom of the President to send the old gentleman over to a hoarding house nnd let him remain there until their guests had departed. As the President has com pany somewhat frequently Dr. Scott was, so to speak, kept on the jump. This was by no means pleasant to a man of his years. The President and Mrs. Harrison have other relatives living in the city. One of them is a daughter-in-law and the other is a granddaughter of Dr. Scott. The doctor is very fond of them and they were on the very best of terms with the President and his family. At about the time the Harrisons entered the White House there was n falling out for some trivial reason, and tho Harrisons ceased nil communication with them. They did not even speak to them when chance brought them faco to fnco on tho street. Dr. Scott was ordered to cease visiting his daughter-in-law-and granddaughter, and to act toward them Just as tho Harrisons did. MFE MADE UNPLEASANT. Instead of obeying these orders ho would tako advantage of a public reception at tho White House and visit his relatives. He wa3 watched, and wns moro than once upbraided for his disobedience. His correspondence was inspected, and when he wanted to com municate with his daughter-in-law and granddaughter he found it necessary, after writing his epistlo, to surreptitiously mall it. These are known instances of how his life was made unpleasant for him. His son, Judge Scott, heard of these things and he came to Washington a few weeks ago. Finding that the situation of affairs had been correctly reported to him ho in sisted upon his father leaving the White Houso nnd going to livo with him. These are the reasons that the President's father-in-law and Mrs. Harrison's father is now in Portland. THE TIN PLATE TROUBLE, rROBABIVE POL1CT OF THE TBEAS TJRV DEPARTMENT. Nledrlnghaus "Will nave to Show That There Are No Skilled Workers Jn America Before the Imported Ones Can Land A Talk With Secretary Nettleton. Washington, Aug. 12. Assistant Sec retary Xettleton said to-day that if Mr. Niedringhaus, of St. Louis, wished to import tin plate workers into this country all he had to do was to prove to the satisfaction of the Treasury Department that the same material could not be obtained, here. Mr. Tcttleton's decision was based upon the in terview with Mr. Niedringhaus in St. Louis, in which the lntter said ho had tho right under tho law to import contract laborers. When shown the interview Mr. Nettleton read off the first parngragh as follows: "Somo time ago Niedringhaus asked tho Treasury De partment for a ruling as to his right to im nort i-killed labor necessary ror his tin plate plant. He was Informed that he could not bring over tne men no wanted without)' violating tne contract labor law." 'In the first place," said Mr. Nettleton. "tho premises are wrong. Mr. Niedringhaus was never informed by the department that ho could not import laborers. The tenor of Commissioner Owens' letter was to the effect that there was no law to prevont tho bring ing over of these men, but there was a law that would prevent them landing. Tho whole question resolves itself into this: If Mr. Niedringhaus can prove successfully that his tin nlate factory is a new Industry, nnd that skilled workmen cannot, under any circum stances, be obtained In this country, then he can briux over as many men as he requires to operate his factory. The department has never taken any action upon this question. It is not our intention to enter upon any controversy, much less to take the initiative steps. The matter has never been officially considered, nor is it before the department in any way, shape or form. 'If Mr. Niedringhaus comes to tho conclu sion that he cannot find workmen in the United States who can render him tho ser vice he requires, he has perfect right to im port his laborers. When they got hero tho department will tako action. Such action cannot bo well sustained by facts. In other words if Mr. Niedringhaus imports his laborers it will then become our duty to in vestieatc and find out ir there aro ennuch skilled workmen in this country to carry on a tin plato factor'. If we And there are, the imported workmen will not be allowed to land. If not, then Mr. Niedringhaus may put his men to work," WEST VIRGINIA'S COUNT. An Increase of 144,337 In Fonnlatlon During tho Past Ten Tears. Washisotos, Aug. 12. The Census office has issued a bulletin giving the population or the State or West Vireinla In detail by counties, magisterial districts, cities, wards, towns and villages, according to tho oftloiul count of the returns mude under tho elev enth census. The population or tho same divisions as returned in lSJO i given ror pur poses or comp irison. Tho population of the btateln83)wns18.1.iG. During the decade an increase of H,S!37, or 23.31 por cent, is shown. The population of the Stato under the present census is 762,791. Of the 51 counties in the Stnto, all show in creases ranging from 2 to 3 por cent to 137 per cent. McDowell, Mcrcor nnd Tuokor counties show increases of moro than 100 per cent. Cabell, F.iyetto and Logan counties hhow an increase of more than 50 per cent. Twenty-four counties how increases of more than 25 per cent. Tho lnrgest numer ical increases aro found in Kanawha, Cabell, Fayette and Mercer counties. A FINE POINTED QUESTION. Will Chinese Who Como to Visit the Fair lie Debarrqd From Landing? Washington, Aug. 12. An exceedingly delicate question of construction has been presented to tho Treasury Department by tho World's Columbian Commission. When foreign governments w ere formally invited by tho President to tako part in thd exposi tion no exceptiotf was, of course, mnde in tho case of China, nnd In anticipation of tho ac ceptance ot the Invitation by that govern ment tho commission, inquires whether citi zens or China, who may come tothlscouu- try for tho purpose of visiting the Fair, will be debarred from landing under the general provisions of the Chinese Exclusion act. It is admitted that it would bo somewhat inconsistent to deny admission to peonlo who" havo been invited to come. Acting Secretary Xettletou will probably ask the Attorney General's advico before acting on the question. A FLAW. IN THE FAIR. ALL BUILDING WORK SUSPENDED TTN TIL IT LS CORRECTED. The Buildings as Planned Would Not Be Strong Enough to Stand tho Strains Kentucky, Not California, Finally Get the Coveted Horticultural Plum. I6PECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. Chicago, Aug. 12. There are various hitches in the construction department of the World's Fair. Work on all of the great buildings was stopped Tuesday night by Chief of Construction Burnham, who or dered all of the contractors to take their men off and not put them to work aain until they received writ ten orders. Por a time operations in the building department came to a stand still. All sorts of rumors were given for Chief Bufnham's order, bnt most of them wore guesses. Reporters who called at the construction department could get no infor mation from Chief Burnham. It was learned, however, that the reason work had been stopped was because tho buildings are to be greatly strengthened. Some one, nobody seems willing to say who, did not havo the foundations of tho structure made Arm enough. Another important ele ment in tho snfoty of the buildings does not seem to have been taken into account. It is the enormous wind strnins to which tho big buildings will bo subject. Those gnles that tear across the park from Lake Michigan's iincry bosom In early spring and fall como with "terriblo velocity. But greater than cither of these was tho failure to piovide for the enormous "live strains,"' or crowds that will snrge in and nut of tho buildings. Fifteen thousand people will be in one of the buildings nt one time and the strain on tho timbers will bo enormous. The statement wns made to-day that neither of these three important ele ments has been fully considered in estimat ing tho required strength of the buildings. Tho long pending question ot wno is to bo Chief of the Horticultural Department Is at last settled. Director General Davis this evening nominated .1. M. Samuels, of Ken tucky, as heretofore predicted, and tho nomination as promptly confirmed by both the Board of Control of tho National Com mission and thoExocutive Committee or the Local Directory. Mr. Samuels is owner or several orchards and nurseries, nnd has boon employed in horticulture almost from child hood. Director Davis nominated as Chief of tho Department of Liberal Arts Dr. Selim H. Peabouy, vice Prof. Adams, resigned. HARRISON'S BUSY DAY. The President Wants AH tho Facts Abont the City of Panama Seizure. tSrECIAL TELEGRAM TO TIIE DISPATCIT. CArE May, N. J., Aug. 12. This has been ono of tho most evontrnl days in the way of callers which the President has had this summer. He has transacted more business, seen more callers nnd made moro announce ments than at any previous time. He occu pied some or his time in considering cases of executive clemency nnd in appointing ono postmaster out In Nebraska. The callers in cluded William P. Clyde, of New York; Edgar Lautorback, of San Francisco; Judge Speed, of Mississippi, and Gcorgo W. Jolly, of Kentucky. Mr. Clyde, who manages sev eral steamship linos, and Is largely inter estod in Haitian affairs, talked with tho President onmatters concerning that Island. Edgar Lautcrback is the attorney for tho Pacific Mail Steamship Company, and called to ask tho President to take some action in the matter of tho seizure of the steamship City of Panama by the Salvadorian authori ties, who believed that It had on board some enemies of Salvador amenable to the laws of that country. After tho long conference tho President sent a message to tho State Department, to hare tho Minister to Salvador furnish the facts in the raise to the President, nnd also (telcgiaghed tho Soaretary:ofthe" Navy -to nave tne cruiser imarieston, now at sun Francisco, in readiness for any upheaval. Judge Speed, of Mississippi, who is men tioned as a candidate for a vacant district Judgeship, called and had a chat with tho President on affairs in his State. Georgo W. Jolly, tho United States Attorney In Ken tucky, laid before the President several matters of importance concerning that part of iho country. Major and Mrs. R. C. Parker arrived at the Pfesidontal cottage to-day, and will remain as the guests of tho Presi dcntnl family for a fow days. Major Parker is Secretary 'of the National Soldiers' Homo at Washington." WOOD CARVER APELL DEAD. He Lived Three Days and a naif With a Bulletin His Drain. SPECIAL TELEOllAM TO TIIK DISPATCn. New YonK, Aug. 12. Georgo Apell, the wood carver, died this afternoon at Bcllevue Hospital, aftor lingering there three and a hair days with a Si-caliber bullet in his brain. The case excited considerable inter est, not only among the hospital surgeons, but others, on account or tho wonderful vi tality shown by Apell. From his admission to tho hospital, on Saturday ovoning, Apell was conscious up to this morning. The bul let entered the brain over the right oar, and the autopsy showed that it was imbedded in the right ventricle or tho brain. The nerves of motion and sensation nad been destroyed on the left side, producing paralysis. Dr. Stone, the houso surgeon, said that it was a miracle the man lived so long, as tho bullet occupied a very delicate portion of tho brain, and recover- would havo been ab solutely Impossible. Dr. Stone had a patient some time ago who lived for 30 hours with a bullet in tho brain, and this was considered a remarkable case. The present ease Is ono or tho most remarkable that has ever been In Bellevud Hospital. AN EXCURSION TO A HANGING. Tho Anthoritics Interested In the Scheme Get Into Tronble. SrFCIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. New Orleans, Auc. 12. Governor Nicholls to-day removed tho county commissioners ol Calcaslu ;parisli for their connection with tho hanging picnic of last month. On July 10, two murderers, William Dial and Charles Lange, were to have been hanged in Calcaslu parish. The" event was advertised In that nnd neighboring parishes, as woll as in Texas, and a big hanging excursion got ten up from Houston. Tho excursionists went with a militia brass band to witness the execution, and piovided with refreshments, as though at a picnic. It wns supposed that some of tho parish officials were interested in this ven ture. A BLIND TIGEE IN THE CAPITAL. The Georgia Stato House Kaidccl by Police and the Porter Arrested. Atlaxta, Aug. 12. A "blind tiger" was un earthed in the Stato Capitol this morning when tho Chief of Police or tho city, with two detectives, arrested Peter McMiehel, a porter in tho State House, for selling liquor without a license. Tho Chief or Police has ovidenco conclu sivcl' pioving that McMiehel, who is a negro, had a largo trade with members of the Assembly. The members of tho Houo are very indignant, and the matter has cre ated great excitement. Governor Northern gave tho Chief of Polico authority to mako a raid in the ante-room where the whisky was sold. The detectives found 14 bottles of w hisky nnd n lot of beer. TWO OBEAT COLORED GATHERINGS. A Secret Order and tho General Associa tion of Baptists in Session. Lexixgitox, Kt., Aug.12. The twenty-third annual session of tho United Brothers of Friendship, composed of colored people of Kentucky, now in session here, Is nttended by n largo and intelligent body or men. At to-day's session reports wcro mado by the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, showing an excel lent financial condition of tho organiza tion. It is the intention of the order to erect a National Orphans' Home, and steps will bo taken to that end by tho present meeting. Tho twenty-third annual session of tho General Association or Colored Baptists is also in session, with about 100 delegates. LIVES CRUSHED OUT, PonrteenExcnrsionists Killed ' by the Eall of a Eot ten Barge Deck DUBDJG A EEABFUL STOKM. Many Others" Are Missing, Who Are Supposed to Be Drowned. HEARTRENDING SCENES ON BOARD Friends and Kelatives Looting for Those Missing" Forever. SORROWFUL ENDING OF A PICNIC DAY SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. New Yokk, Aug. 12. Fourteen persons had their lives crushed out this afternoon in a terrible disaster that occurred at Cold Spring Harbor. Four hundred employes of Theodore Keyser's drygoods establishment, in Brooklyn, went on an excursion to Cold Spring Grove, on the "sound. The steamer Crystal Stream and the barge Kepublio left the foot of South Fifth street in the morn ing. After spending n few hours in the grove the excursionists made ready to re turn to Brooklyn. . Just as the barge and steamer drew away irom tho Cold Spring dock a big squall sprung up. Rain poured in torrents and Ihe sky became black as night. An awning was lowered from the tipper deck of the barge and fastened to the lower deck to keep out the rain. A heavy gust of wind swept across the barge, Btruck this awning and tore it away. The force of the wind loosened the upper deck on the side on which the awning was swung FOURTKEK WKHE KILLED. The excursionists huddled together under it until they heard. the cracking of timbers, and rushed to the other side of the barge. Everyone became panic-stricken. Before a single person had a chance to escape from the barge the upper deck felL Fourteen persons were killed, and 30 or more seriously injured. The scene when the deck fell was inde scribable. Above the storm could be heard the moans of the injured and the shrieks of women and children. Many jumped into the foaming waters and it is believed that some were drowned. During all this time the crow.ded barge and steamer were tossed nbput on the angry sea. Some persons think that the mast of the barge on which the people were killed was struck by light ning. But this is not known. The scene was heartrending in the extreme and the excitement caused by the relatives and friends of those on the barge, who were on the steamer, only added to the pande monium which prevailed. RESCUING THE WOUNDED. Tho officers, deck hands, and other men on tho steamer lost no time In reaching the bargo and doing nil in their power to rescue all whom they could from tho wreck. Will ing hands from the grove and other places were also soon at work and in llftecn min utes tho rallen deck wns raised sufficiently to allow all those who were alive ana unin jured to crawl out and tho Injured to be as sisted Irom tho barge. . It had .been honed that none had linen Jellied, buttholifcless bodies ofll wore aeon to oe jyintr near me gunwaio. ah nadtho lives crushed out of them by being caught between the edgo.of the fallen deck and the guard rail. Women and children and evon strong van wept pitoously as they looked npon the dead or dying. The debris on the barge was cleared away, and the mangled bodies of tho dead and wounded placed on the dock. Physicians woro summoned from nearby places. Thoy attendod to tho wounded, many of whom were taken to Oyster Bay. Ten or them were placed In a hotel there. A SORROWFUL TRAINLOAD. About 7 o'clock 300 or more or tho bruised nnd battered excursionists left Oyster Bay on a special train chartered by Mr. Koyaer. They were a forlorn looking band. Somo were stretched out on the scats, whllo others wcro weeping over the loss of somo friend. There were Ave cara in the train when it reached Bushwlck station. Tho station at this point was crowded to tho street with excited, anxious people, all eager to hear of tho accident. Fathers and mothers were thero Inquiring; tho names of the killed and In jured and eagerly scanning each face as the people crowded out of the narrow door, loosing ior ineir ruuuren. nusuunas wero also there looking ror their wives, and wives Tor their hnsb.inds. Despondency and sor row wns depicted on the races or all. The injured on this train were able to care for themselves with little assistance and left tho train limping, or with a bandaged head. Mrs. Schcmerhorn sat in ono ot the seats nursing a baby ana weeping. Sho had left behind her in Oyster Bay her little girl, 'Lizzie, and her aunt, Mrs. Prlnz, both dead. SEVERAL PERSONS MISSINO. There wcro other families on the train who missed friends or relatives, and wore convincod they had been knocked over board and drownod dnring tho confusion. Mrs. Schamout said she had not seen her sis ter since the accident. She searched among the dead and wounded without finding her and came to the conclusion that she wns pushed overboard. The steamer Crystal Stream left Oystor Bay shortly after the special train on the railroad. Fourteen dead bodies covered with canvas wero hidden on the bow. Cor oner Coolly, of Glen Cove, viewed the bodies before they were taken away, and cave per mission lor tneir removal. The moro severely inj ured passengers were also placed on board the steamer. There were about ten who were too badly injured to be re moved, and they were left behind at one or the hotels In Oyster Bay. It was u dreary voyage ror thoso onboard the stcamur, w ith its load or dead and in jured. As tho boat drew up to the dock the Jlrst call was for ambulances and coaches. The police kept the crowd back while the in jured wore boing taken off. When the dock was cleared orpassengorsnnd spectators tho dead bodies were carried off the boat. KILLED AND INJURED. Following is a list or the killed so far ns known: Miss Goetz, 10 ears old; T. Hoff man, Katie Kautz, 4 years old: Mrs. Anton Lencnflniror. Sirs. Pauline Prlnz. Lizzie Schemerhorn, 0 years old; Robert Schluer, pilot or the barge: Mrs. Charles Snyder, un known woman, 20 years old; unknown woman and child; unknown man, 23 years old. Anion tho injured arer Charles Held, arm broken and other bruises; Mrs. Henry Lssel mau, Toot broken and other bruises; Mrs. Zorrman, 56 years old, seriously hurt in tho chest and side or head. It is reared that her injuries will prove ratal. Sho was taken home by her daughter. The place where the disnster occurred is nt tho head of Cold Spring Hnrbor, not rrom Luurclton, nnd Is n favorite picnic ground. The falling or the deck of the barge and the sail remilts that followed in 0. it Is said, duo entirely to the rotten condition of the sup ports. Mnny of tho excursionists carried homo with them pieces of the center posts, whiah show that they wero perfectly rotten at tho core. Tho bargo itsulf, it is said, is untufo In other particulars. A survivor's GRAPHIC STORV. Mrs. Scheraorhorn, whose daughter Lizzie, was among tho killed, says that she wns standing nt the upper end or tho barge, h or sister boing about tho middle with the little girl. Sho saw tho storm coming and tried to get to- shelter when a cyclono came and lipped the top or the barge off, and a ininuto after she saw her daughter's legs stilting out from between tho guard rail and the edge or tho deok. She could hear her screaming, but could not help her. Sho does'nt know what became or her sister, ahd reared she also had been killed. uGeorgo Peters, who was slightly bruised abont his body by the roor striking him when It slid oven "Everybody had gone on board Doth barge and steamer,and tbey were Just preparing to cast off the hawsers by which the barge was fastened to the dock, when a cyclone struck the barge and threw it over to one side. They had Just pulled down the canvass on one side to protect thoso on board from the rain, which was commencing to fall, when a fearful gust of wind lifted the roof off and enrried it, with tho pilot house and everthing else, over against the side nearest the dock. FALL OF THE ROOr. A numbeaof peoplo were crushed between the edge of the roof, which dropped down when the supports broke, and I think most of those who wero killed had their lives crushed ont in that way. 1 assisted a num ber or women nnd children to get from, under the collapsed roof. I nover witnessed such a terrible sight in my lire. I did not know many or the killed or Injured. Several r thoe killed wero strangers to most or ns. I was under tho roor when tne wind struck it, but it slid over me."' Frank Bmndcl gave an account of tho nc--cirtent similar to that of Pettfrs. He said: "Tho wooded pillars which supported the hurricane deck or the bargo wero badly rotted and easily broko when the squall struck." FROM THE SPIRIT LAND C03IE MESSAGES FItOM A DEAD WIFE THAT JUSTIFY A HUSBAND. Bank President A er Strange Ex perience at thi 'W Chantnnqua -A BeantlfnC Iff 'Vj. S Pages Signed liy. ' . ,' rj .. r er of Three n M Wife's Name. " SPECIAL TELEGUAM TO Tltv T.TT T 1- Tl A T t. "V "V A ,. . xmiiK. in j? run&un, ami aw en-Known capiu. n 1 fm l-i ; i i, i - ist, has been at Cassndaga Lake several days investigating the phenomena of spiritual ism. Mr. 1'lumer has always been liberal ia his religious views. Like most other thoughtful men, he heard enough of the re markable exhibitions of spiritual manifes tations to excite his curiosity, and he sent Joseph McClelland from his own town, who is a cautious, shrewd man, to look into the subject carefully. While here 3Ir. JlcClelland visited sev eral mediums, among them the slate-writing medium, Kecler. On his slates he received a message, purporting to come from Mr. PlumeiVs first' wife, who is in the spirit land, asking Mr. Planter to come to Cassa daga Lake. This avoided 3Ir. Pliimer's curiosity to such an extent that he came last Friday and began to investigate. He first went to Mrs. Kecler, the only sealed envelope writer in tho camp. Before going he toot a large envelopo made of hard thick paper and put in it five or six sheets of paper about 3Jx6 inches. On telling Mrs. Keelcr that he had his questions ready, she gave him two or threo small pieces or lead pencil, which he dropped into tho envelopo and then scaled it. This was all done In the broad licht of day. Sho asked him to hold the envelope on his foreliend for a little time nnd then between his hands. As ho held it there he could feel u peculiar sensa tion and hear a sound as of writing. At no time was the envelope ont of his hands, but on opening it he found threo pages or a very beautiful letter signed, yours lovingly. Mar', the name of his de partca wire. On ono sheet was a short com munication with his mther's name ap pended. Mr. Plumor then went o a slatc wnting medium and received another com munication signed with his dead wire's name, saying that she had written him once beroro to-day. Mr. Plumer says there was no possibility of fraud in tho writing: thnt neither the me diums nor any otherbeing in the flesh did it, but while bethinks the messages were in dited by supernatural agency, the phenom ena are so overwhelming as to leave him mystified and still unable, as yet. to form any well settled opinion as to the claims of spiritualism. E0UTHEBN PEOPLE BIT, .TOO, A Local Agent's Hard Work in Finding Ont the Bogus Building Company. ML-urnis, Aug. 13. Notwithstanding tho assertion made by a local paper that no Memphis people had been "caught" in tho National Capital Savings and Building and Loan Association recently unearthed at Chicago, it was ascertained to-dnythat a number or persons in this city havo been nipped. It is not thought tho amount will bo mnch over $1 J00. . G. II. Hodge, or tho real estate- firm of Hodge & Patty, was general agent of the concern ror the Southern country nnd hnd appointed ngents at different points through out the South. Applications wcro being made almost daily, when Agent Hodge' heaid rumors or unsoundness nnd rerused to continue business. Through his bank, how- over, no secured advice rrom a commercial agency that this association was as good as any of its kind in the business, and lie ngain began taking stock, but being not yet satisfied, requested Assistant Postmnster Dyer, who was going to Detroitjon Government business,to return via Chicago and seo what he could ascertain in reitard to the mattor. Mr. Dyer called on Mr. Downing, President or the Loan Associa tion, and utter an interview left satis fled that the company wns a good one. He had, however, the impression that the concern wns badly managed, and sought the advice or another commercial agency. From this source lie obtnincd a de cidedly unfavorable report, tho superintend ent of tho agency classing the men con nected with the company as n pack or scoundrels. The widely differing reports or tho commercial agencies caused another halt in matters, anda thorough Investigation win talked or when the crash came. AEMS FOB CHILEAN EEBELS. The People of Iquique Frantic With Joy Over the Mnlpo's Arrival. CoLOJf, Aug. 12. The enthusiasm at Iquique, the headquarters or tho Chilean insurgents, over the arrival or theMaipo with arms on board, appears to have been indescribable. The A'ocfona", or that place, in nn editorial, says that so far, for want of arms, tho Con- greeslonallsts were undecided and wero obliged to act purely on the defensive. Now tho robust arm of evety citizen would be able to wield a weapon in the cause against the dictatorship. The Maipo had n hard time of it during her vovuge. In u frightful storm she lost lierruauor. xrcmenuous sens uroicc ovrr her and It was feared at one time she would bo wrecked. The excitement on shore was great. Thousands wcro pitbered on tho beach to welcome the officers and crow, frantically waving thoir huts nnd making every possible demonstration of joy. IIQHTHIHQ'S 0UBI0US WOBK. It Cuts Through a Mow Without Scorching It, bnt Splits the Barn. SPFCTAL TELEOBAM TO TUB DISPATCH. Cae Mat, Jf. J., Aug. 12. Lightning acted In a curious way hero to-day. A severe thunder and rainstorm passed over tho vicinity in the quarter preceding 3 o'clock, but did little damage The lightning out through a mow full of hay without even scorching it, but tore out the whole side of a mm Belonging 10 Anonins xnyior, a farmer, nnd gnyo the passongers on tho steamer Kepubllc, on its way to the Dela ware Breakwater, the privilege of seeing the bolt plunge into the waterandcauso a wruter spour, which lasted ror two orthreomlnutes. CUT BATES OK BEEB. A Lively War in Kansas City Between Local and Outside Brewers. Katjsas City, Aug. 12. Thero is war here between the local and outsidobrowers. Tho latter wanted the price of beer raised from 7 to 3. Tno local brewers objected, and tho brew ers of Mllwaukoo, St. LonU and Quincy have dropped the price to H a barrel In order to force tho local men to terms. The local men Tofuso to be forced, and tho war goes merri ly on. Tho Chronio Insane Asjlum. IlAnmsavKR, Aug. 12. The commission np. pointed to seloct a si to tor tho Stato asylum for the chronic insane mot horo to-day and examined several sites in the vicinity, among other places Mechnnlcsbnnr and Miflllu. Some f3M,G0O havo been appropriated fur this institution, and thq contest to secure It is becoming very keen. POISON IN THE CAN. An Entire Family Almost Killed by Eating Mustard Sardines. THREEOFTHEMDOWNATONETIME. Startling Discovery of James Ilosmcr on His Return Home. ALL OP THE TICTniS WILL KEC0YER A sensational poisoning case occurred in Allegheny yesterday which resembles some what the famous smoked sturgeon poison ings of a fenr months ago, thongh unat tended as yet with the same fatal results. This time it is sardines, and Joseph Hos mer, together with his wife and daughter, are the sufferers. Mr. Hosmer is employed in the Pennsylvania Company's offices, Penn avenue and Eleventh street. Yester day afternoon shortly after returnins from his home, at 3G1 East street, Allegheny, where he had gone as usual for his midday meal, he was taken violently ill. He left the office and was just able to reach on East street car and return to his home. He arrived there com pletely prostrated only to find his wife and 8-year-old daughter in the same pitiablo condition, having bean attacked a short J me before he came with violent pains and jcrere vomiting. Dr.f P. C. Heron, of North avenue, was summoned and at once recognized the fact that his patients were suffcrinc from some virulent poison. POISONED EY RAD SARDINES. On making a harried investigation and by questioning the servant girl, the doctor learned that the family had partaken of some canned sardines at dinner, and con cluding that tho poison had b-pn con'ained in these owing to some chemical reaction having taken place, ho adminis tered tho proper antidotes, together with other soothing mixtures to alleviate the intense agony which hi.-, patients wero suffering nnd after several hours or vcry hard work succeeded in pulling them through, nnd when a Dispatch representa tive called at the lrtne last night, they wcro greatly improved and the doctor was hope ful or a speedy recovery. The sardines which wero eaten were or the brand known as "mustard sardines"' which are "imported" from the coast of Maine, and were the same that 3Ir. Hosmer bad been in the hnbit or purchasing at a large Pittsburg grocery. Dr. Heron was confirmed in his opinion that the sardines had been the cause or the trouble, by the statement or the servant that she had not eaten any orthem, while partaking or every thing else that the rest or the ramily had at wju juvni, nun uiuviiis mat tins was tno cause or the violent svmntriTni nf -noinfTi.i which the others had exhibited. " Wnr THE OIRL WAS SAVED. It was learned last night, however, that the girl had eaten or tho sardines, but only those contained in a'freshly opened box, wliile Mr. and Mrs. Hosmer nnd the llttlo girl had finished the remainder of a box which hnd been left over from the day be fore, and had been standing in tho can over night, thus proving conclusively that thero was nothing organically wrong with tbe sar dines, but that they had deteriorated and become poisonous Irom being left In the tin nnd exposed to tho air after having been opened. Dr. Herron stated that great care should be exercised, especially at this time of the year, in regard to canned goods of all kinds, for, while they might bo nil right when opened, they were very likely to become dnngerons if left tor nny length of time in tho can after they had been opened. A raSSIHO 3ABK AEHIVES. SheWa Driven ,000 3I1Im Out or lie' Conrse and Given Up for Lost, SPECIAL TXLECnAU TO TIIE DISPATCH.1 PniLADKLrniA, Aug. 12. After a nine months' voyage at sen the Portuguese bark, Tentadora, which was given np for lost, ar rived at Spreckels' wharf and is now dis charging sngar. In the voyago here from Pernambuco tho vessel was driven 5003 miles out of her conroe, having been twice" posted up in the Maritime Exchange ns be ing lost with nil hands. The owners and, consignees were so convinced that the vessel had gone down that arrangements for tho payment of the Insurance, on her valuable cargo were hInmado, when she turned np nt St. Michaels dismantled nnd leaking. She wns laden with 11,003 bags of sugar on November 8 last, the day of sailing from Pernambuco for this city. On Christmas Day the vessel was within the soundings of the Dolawaro capes, tho captain being posi tive that he would reach here tho next day. On that evening a northwest wind began blowing a terrible gale, such as thee ex perienced in tho Arctic regions. It lasted lor ten days, at the end of which, time many or the sailors were frostbitten anclnnnbloto attend to their duty. ThcTentndom was then only 100 miles from the breakwater.nnd the captain, as n last resort, headed for tho Western Islands, reaching thero oni Janu ary 25. MALICIOUS THBEATS MADE To Bum Down the Cloister Bnllding of the Noted Ephratn Community. ISPEC1AL TELEOnAM TO TIIE DISPATCH. Lancaster, Fa., Ang. 13. There is great agitation among the EphrataCouimnnity.or Sisterhood or Spiritual Virgins, near hero, over threats recently made by certain mis creants to burn down tho famous old cloister buildings on the banks of tbe historic Co calico. Theso buildings were among tho first to be erected by tbe Protestant monks who located in this county 150 years ago, and by reason or their ago and associations they form perhaps tho most interesting land marks in the whole region. The trustees of the Seventh Day Baptists, in whose control theclolsterbuildlngsarenowvcstcd.cvicted a secular tenant the other day for non-payment of rent, and contemplate other evic tions in tiro near future. Henco the threats. Resort has accordingly been had to the civil authorities by the Eplirata Sisterhood, who occupy the cloisters, and now the buildings" are constantly guarded night and day by police officers to prevent tho execution of the incendiary threats. WOLFE HAS THE CALL For the Plnce of Chief Executive of tho State's World's Fair Commission. SPECIAL TELEOnAM TO THE DISPATCH. IlARRisnmo, Aug. 12. There will be con siderable business transacted at the second regnlar mooting of tho World's Fair Com mission in this city to-morrow. Governor Paulson will arrive from tho Second Bri gade encampment to-night and bo on hand to preside at tho meeting. Ho will appoint the several standing committees and the commission will elect tho chief executive officer, which position a number of prom inent gentlemen have been seeking, ninong them K. A. Tllgler, or Clearfield, and Eben Brewer, or Erie. But as it looks now neither of these gen tlemen are in it. Charles S. Wolfe, of Lewis burg, the Prohibition-Democrat, is tho slated candidate and appears to have tho cull. He has been at tho Capitol frequently during tho past month and Is'here to-night. A BANSEB'S WIFE MISSING. The Upper Ten of St. Joseph, Ma, Torn XTp Over the Affair. St. Joseph, Mo., Aug. li The npper social circles of this city are excited over the mys terious disappearance of Mrs. Ida Bnrgess Lord, wife of Woodson K. Lord, of the Mer chants' lirn'c, and daughter or Thomas Bur gess, President of the llnrgess-Fruzier Iron Company. Strenuous efforts have been mado by tho family to keep the matter secret, and, al though the disappearance took place last Thursday, It was kept quiet until to-day. Tbe last seen of her was when she had a trunk taken to tho depot. Detectives havo been put on the case, but so far not n single clew has been obtained.. Mrs. Lord is a sister-in-law of ex-Governor Silas Woodson,; hero.' ' " f .i Je-
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